Automation Engineer

Location: Nørresundby

Employment: Full-time

Travel: Up to 10 days per year – primarily related to inspections, commissioning support, and technical assistance.

Are you an experienced Automation Engineer ready to take on complex automation tasks and make an impact in a dynamic and growing technical environment? At DESMI, your expertise matters. We are a global, innovative company where technology, collaboration, and sustainability go hand in hand. As part of our Automation team, you will contribute directly to solutions that support energy optimization, green technologies, aquaculture, and marine systems worldwide.

If you are looking for a workplace where you can grow professionally, take responsibility, and work with advanced automation solutions – DESMI is the place for you.

A Glimpse into the Role:

As Automation Engineer, you will become part of a global Automation team with 8 colleagues Denmark and 6 colleagues in China. Automation is a key strategic focus at DESMI, and you will play an important role in further developing and strengthening our automation solutions across our system portfolio. You will work with both standardized and customer-specific solutions and be involved across the full lifecycle – from design and development to testing and final documentation. Your main responsibilities include:

• Development and structuring of PLC and HMI software for DESMI’s products
• Development of automation solutions based on pumping and water treatment systems
• Implementation of industrial communication protocols such as OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus TCP/IP, and Profinet
• Preparation of electrical documentation, bills of materials, and technical calculations
• Participation in FAT testing and final documentation
• Providing electrical and automation technical support to DESMI’s global organization
• Ensuring that automation solutions can be fully handed over to Production and Service

You will have responsibility for your own projects in close collaboration with Project Managers and will have direct contact with customers, suppliers, and service technicians when required.

Your Next Opportunity starts here:

Automation plays a key role in DESMI’s ambition to expand from component supplier to system solution provider – both offshore and onshore. In this role, you will contribute to solutions that support CO₂ reduction, energy efficiency, and reliable system operation for customers worldwide. You will be part of a strong and growing Automation organization and work closely with both Project Managers, Production, and Service.

We imagine that you:

• Have experience with pumps, frequency converters, and technical project environments
• Have held responsibility within automation, electrical, software, or mechanical deliveries
• Have extensive knowledge of PLC systems, preferably Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal
• Are proficient in industrial communication protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus TCP/IP, Profinet)
• Have experience with cloud platforms, e.g. Azure IoT Hub
• Have strong experience with automation troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Have solid knowledge of electrical drawings and electrical components
• Experience from the marine or shipyard environment is considered an advantage
• Are proactive, structured, and take responsibility for your tasks
• Are service-minded and collaborate easily across disciplines
• Are fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Live within commuting distance of Nørresundby or are willing to relocate
• After the trial period, partial work-from-home may be possible by agreement, but your primary workplace will be the office in Nørresundby

A background as industrial electrician, electrical engineer, automation technologist, marine engineer with electrical background, or similar would be relevant. As several projects are related to defense applications, standard security clearance will be required.

The Perks of Being at DESMI

At DESMI, we want you to feel supported, valued, and motivated. That’s why we offer:

• Flexible working hours
• Global career prospects
• Skills development and continuous learning
• Private healthcare and life insurance
• On-site canteen
• Company sports & social activities

You will become part of a dedicated, dynamic, and business-oriented team in a robust and growing international organization – with strong opportunities to influence both your role and DESMI’s future automation solutions.

What we’re about

But we’re more than just pumps. At DESMI, we believe teamwork and innovation drive success. We work with reliable and sustainable flow solutions across industries such as Aquaculture, Defense, Green Technologies, and more.

We are a flat organization with an open-door policy, where ideas are welcome and decisions are made together. Here, doers thrive – and if you see an opportunity for improvement, you have the freedom to act on it.

Ready to apply?

If you're a passionate individual seeking a challenging and rewarding career where you can contribute to a more sustainable future, we encourage you to apply!

To learn more about this opportunity and submit your application, please contact Automation Team Leader Torben Ullerup at: phone +45 91373473 / e-mail: toul@desmi.com. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.